Convertible Recreational Vehicle Seat Assembly for Sit-Stand Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Recreational vehicles are typically designed as sit-down vehicles, limiting their use cases and accommodating different rider sizes, as stand-up vehicles can cater to various riders more effectively.
Innovation Solution
A convertible recreational vehicle design that includes front and rear ground engaging members, a frame, steering assembly, seat assembly, motor, and a floor panel with a divider that allows conversion between sit-down and stand-up modes, featuring adjustable components like the steering and seat assemblies, and a locking mechanism for secure operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a recreational vehicle is designed as a sit-down vehicle, then it provides stable support for riders, but it limits the use cases and cannot accommodate different rider sizes effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle incorporates a seat assembly that can be adjusted between multiple positions (sit-down, stand-up, and intermediate positions) along a vertical guide. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the vehicle to adapt to different rider sizes and preferences while maintaining structural stability through the guide mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle is designed to perform multiple functions by allowing the seat assembly to be positioned in different configurations. A single vehicle structure can serve both sit-down and stand-up riders, eliminating the need for separate vehicle designs for different rider types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a recreational vehicle is designed as a stand-up vehicle, then it can cater to different size riders more effectively, but it reduces stability for inexperienced users
Solution Approach 1:
The seat assembly can be dynamically adjusted to different positions along the vertical guide. Inexperienced users can select lower positions that provide greater stability and support, while experienced users can adjust to higher stand-up positions for better maneuverability and control.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle provides different levels of support and stability at different seat positions. The lower positions offer enhanced stability through lower center of gravity, while higher positions offer greater rider control. This local variation in stability characteristics allows users to optimize for their skill level.
3Ease of operation
If the vehicle includes adjustable components like steering and seat assemblies, then it enhances ease of operation for different users, but it increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The steering assembly is made adjustable along the vertical guide, allowing it to move with the seat assembly. This dynamic coupling means that when the seat is adjusted to different positions, the steering assembly automatically adjusts accordingly, eliminating the need for separate steering adjustment mechanisms and reducing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The steering assembly is integrated with the seat assembly through the vertical guide mechanism. Both components share the same adjustment mechanism and guide structure, combining multiple adjustment functions into a single integrated system rather than requiring separate adjustment mechanisms for each component.
Data Source
AI summary
According to certain embodiments, a convertible recreational vehicle comprises one or more front ground engaging members; one or more rear ground engaging members; a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle comprises a steering assembly configured to steer the one or more front ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a seat assembly supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and a motor configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. Further, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a floor panel including a surface that extends across a width of the floor panel.